Chapter 426 – Olympic Bid

On August 5, I returned to Japan from my trip to northern Australia, which had taken me through the South Pacific islands.

I had allowed myself a little leeway in the original schedule, but I returned about a week earlier than planned. After arriving at Haneda, I went straight back to the main Ootori residence to report to my nominal father.

Since there had been no trouble or other incidents worth mentioning, I simply gave him a brief overview, handed over the report I had already prepared, and that was that.

Meanwhile, I had someone check which villas and company retreats were available. We then made plans to spend the week or so before the Obon holidays in two places, the first half in Atami and the second half at Kugenuma Beach in Shonan.

I also made arrangements for the employees who had